From health to Aids

Exploring the quality of life among men who have sex with men along the HIV spectrum in a mid-sized city in Indonesia

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ID19438947
AutoresYeny Ristaning Belawati (0000-0002-5942-0275, Sebelas Maret University), Ratih Puspita Febrinasari (0000-0001-9767-3284, Sebelas Maret University), Vitri Widyaningsih (0000-0003-0116-7120, Sebelas Maret University), Ari Probandari (0000-0003-3171-5271, Sebelas Maret University, autor de correspondencia)
Año2026
Volumen38
Número2
Páginas360-370
Fecha de publicación2026-02-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaAIDS Care (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09540121.2025.2586237
PMID41199580
OpenAlexW4415984113
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas28

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important indicator for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). However, data on HRQoL among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Indonesia remains limited. This study aimed to measure HRQoL among MSM individuals based on their status. This cross-sectional study involved 152 MSM participants. We measured HRQoL using the EQ-5D-5L instrument and compared utility scores among HIV-negative, HIV-positive, and AIDS groups. Results showed a significant and substantial decline in HRQoL with the progression of HIV status, with the AIDS group having the lowest utility score (0.416) compared to the HIV-positive (0.908) and HIV-negative (0.981) groups. However, there was no significant difference between the HIV-negative and HIV-positive groups. In the multivariate analysis, socio-demographic factors were not significant in predicting HRQoL, while all EQ-5D-5L domains were significant predictors. In conclusion, while current interventions are effective in maintaining physical function, the primary burden on HRQoL shifts to pain and psychological issues. This finding underscores the need for a holistic public health approach that integrates mental health services and social support into HIV care

Men who have sex with men · Mental health · Multivariate analysis · Psychological intervention · Public health · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life · HIV-related health complications and treatments · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions